Person Old Testament
Azariah
Azariah was the son of Ethan, a descendant of Judah (1Ch.2.8). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:8.
Why it matters. Son of Ethan, descendant of Judah
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Azariah
Azariah is mentioned in 1Ch.2.8 as the son of Ethan, who was a descendant of Judah. This reference is found within the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah, which trace the lineage of the tribe from its founder, Judah, to later generations. Azariah's mention in this context suggests that he was a significant figure within the tribe of Judah, although no further details about his life or role are provided in the text. The genealogies in Chronicles serve to establish the identity and continuity of the people of Israel, highlighting the importance of family lines and tribal affiliations.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
Family links from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0). Where the dataset marks an identification as uncertain, the mark is kept. Matthew and Luke give different genealogies for Jesus; see the Lineage page, which never merges them.
- Parents
- Ethan
Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)